Harry E. Chrisman, former Liberal author and historian, donated a large collection of his writings, photographs, and other items to Liberal Memorial Library for the purpose of research. This database searches the contents of the Chrisman Collection.

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CallNo: C3-A5a
Descriptive Title: Death Valley Treasures			Type: Comments
Date of Origin:			Provenance:
Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"			Condition:
Text: Death Valley Treasures - The real treasures to be found in Death Valley today by a thirsty tourist or TH'er is a drink of cool water at the hospitable Furnace Creek Ranch. The "treasures" that Death Valley Scotty found somewhere in the vicinity have never been located again. Most folks believe that Scotty's eastern friend supplied the money that built the fabulous desert (word crossed out, with arc under and above) retreat of the old desert rat. The author is shown before the ranch buildings as he crossed the valley last summer. Photo by author. (sentence underlined)
Misc Info: Picture goes with it.
Subject:	Death Valley Furnace Creek Ranch Harry E. Chrisman ranches		Related to:	P128-A5a
Other:

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CallNo: P128-A5a			larger image
Descriptive Title: Furnace Creek Ranch			Type: Print
Date of Origin:			Provenance:
Size: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2			Condition: very good
Text: [front] Furnace Creek Ranch [back] Harry E. Chrisman Lane D, Apt. 74 Bluebonnet Courts Liberal, Kansas
Misc Info: Photo is of Harry standing in front of the entrance to Furnace Creek Ranch. There are rock pillars holding up the sign.
Subject:	Furnace Creek Ranch Death Valley ranches Harry E. Chrisman		Related to:	C3-A5a
Other:	Typed comment goes with picture. Photo has tape on back top.

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